The shock election results in the Netherlands have left many onlookers unsure of what happens next. Far-right populist Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party (PVV) have made significant gains in the national vote, leading some experts to compare it to the "Trump moment" in the United States. While Wilders and the PVV may have won the most seats in the election, it is uncertain if they will have enough support to form a coalition government. The most obvious path to office for Wilders is a coalition with the center-right Freedom and Democracy Party (VVD), but their anti-Islam, anti-immigration, anti-European Union policies may prove to be a sticking point. Additionally, it is unclear what Wilders' victory means for the future of Dutch and European politics. The rise of populist movements in Europe is not a new phenomenon, and Wilders' ability to navigate coalition dynamics and compromise on policies will shape the direction of Dutch governance and its relationship with the EU.